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Torque Converter

Convert torque between newton metres, foot-pounds, inch-pounds, and more.

Decimal places4
  • Newton metres
    N·m
    50
  • Newton centimetres
    N·cm
    5,000
  • Kilogram-force metres
    kgf·m
    5.0986
  • Foot-pounds force
    ft·lbf
    36.8781
  • Inch-pounds force
    in·lbf
    442.5373
  • Dyne centimetres
    dyn·cm
    500,000,000

How to convert torque units

  1. Enter a value

    Type the torque amount you want to convert into the value field.

  2. Pick the source unit

    Choose the unit your value is in, such as newton metres, foot-pounds, or inch-pounds.

  3. Read every conversion

    See the equivalent in all other torque units update live as you type.

  4. Copy what you need

    Copy a single row or copy all conversions at once with the button below.

Why use this tool

Every unit at once

One value converts to newton metres, newton centimetres, kilogram-force metres, foot-pounds, inch-pounds, and dyne centimetres simultaneously.

Handles tiny and huge values

Dyne-centimetre-scale and large newton-metre-scale results switch to compact scientific notation so nothing overflows.

Adjustable precision

Slide the decimal places from 0 to 8 to match the accuracy your work needs.

Copy one or all

Copy any single conversion or grab the whole list in one tap for pasting into notes or a spec sheet.

Runs entirely on your device

Values are converted locally as you type. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

About this tool

The torque converter turns any torque value into every other common unit at the same time. Enter a value, pick its unit, and newton metres, newton centimetres, kilogram-force metres, foot-pounds, inch-pounds, and dyne centimetres all appear together.

Every unit is defined relative to the newton metre, the metric unit of torque, also called moment of force. It is the twisting effect of one newton applied at one metre from a pivot. Your input is first converted to newton metres, then divided into each target unit, so the whole set stays consistent. Foot-pounds and inch-pounds are the common imperial torque units on wrenches and fasteners, where one foot-pound equals twelve inch-pounds and about 1.356 newton metres.

Torque describes rotational force, distinct from linear force. It matters wherever bolts, engines, and shafts are involved, from a bicycle crank to a car engine spec. Newton centimetres and dyne centimetres cover the smaller end used in delicate assembly, while kilogram-force metres appear in older machinery ratings. Very small and very large numbers are shown in scientific notation so results stay readable, and you control the number of decimal places.

Negative amounts are rejected and non-numeric input shows a short hint instead of a broken result. For related conversions, try the force converter for straight-line force, the energy converter, or the everyday unit converter.

Frequently asked questions

How many newton metres are in a foot-pound?
One foot-pound of torque equals about 1.3558 newton metres. To go the other way, one newton metre is about 0.7376 foot-pounds.
What is the difference between torque and force?
Force is a straight-line push or pull measured in newtons. Torque is the twisting effect of a force applied at a distance from a pivot, measured in newton metres. That is why torque units combine a force unit with a length unit.
How many inch-pounds are in a foot-pound?
One foot-pound equals twelve inch-pounds, because a foot is twelve inches. This converter shows both so you can match a wrench or fastener spec.
Can I convert negative torque values?
No. Torque here is treated as a magnitude, so negative inputs are rejected with a short hint. Enter zero or a positive number.
Is my input sent anywhere?
No. Every conversion happens on your device as you type. Nothing you enter is uploaded, logged, or stored.

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